Matheus Cunha has already made a positive impression at Old Trafford
Sean McCormick Football Content Editor
16:48, 20 Aug 2025
Casemiro, Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo of Manchester United in action during a first team training session(Image: 2025 Manchester United FC)
New Manchester United signing Matheus Cunha has already made a hugely positive impression inside the Old Trafford dressing room.
The Brazil international joined the club this summer in a deal worth £62.5million from Wolverhampton Wanderers.
The 26-year-old scored 17 goals for Wolves last season and was signed to help improve United’s attacking options after a drab season in front of goal for the Reds last term.
And while he didn’t score on his debut against Arsenal on Sunday, his performance saw him named player of the match and the signs are positive that he is going to be a success at Old Trafford.
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Certainly, he is already popular in the dressing room and positive testimonies have already come in from the likes of Harry Maguire, Matthijs De Ligt, Kobbie Mainoo and Diogo Dalot on the positive impact he has had on the squad.
And veteran midfielder Casemiro, who knew Cunha from the Brazilian national set-up, feels he has the quality to carry United this season.
“I already knew Matheus for a long time because we played together in the national team. I also played against him when he was at Atletico Madrid and Wolves,” Casemiro told United’s official website.
“So I know him very well, I know the quality that he has. He has already demonstrated in the Premier League that he’s a great player. And now, he plays in one of the biggest teams in England. I’m sure that he’ll do well because he’s a great player.
“He’s a young player with a lot of ambition. And well, I’m sure he’s going to be really important for us, not just for scoring goals. But also the quality he has in many ways will carry us in the attacking third.
“He is an incredible person. For me, what I value and what I like to speak about with these people is the personal side. Because ultimately, everyone in the world knows what Cunha is: a fantastic player.
“But he’s also a great person. It’s a pleasure to share the dressing room with him. I knew him from the national team, and he has a lot of happiness, he transmits a lot of joy.
“It’s important not only on the pitch, but also off it, within the dressing room. Always with a big smile. Always wanting to dance, to joke with the people, but also he knows when to be serious, but it’s important to have people with this attitude in the dressing room.”
Cunha will hope to continue his positive start to life at United when they make the trip to face Fulham at Craven Cottage in front of the Sky Sports TV cameras on Sunday.